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What caused Henry VIII's erratic behaviour later in life?

What turned Henry VIII from a vigorous young king into an erratic, tyrannical ruler? This entry maps the explanations — a jousting head injury, mental illness, syphilis, and the chronic pain of his leg ulcers.

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Henry VIII's personality changed due to a head injury while jousting

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Henry VIII's personality changed due to mental illness

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Henry VIII's personality changed due to syphilus

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Henry VIII's personality changed due to painful leg ulcers